I don’t see why not. Get a few smd project boards off eBay for practice. Make your own voltmeter/clock/thermometer in the process
Ton of these for a few bucks http://www.ebay.com/itm/232218671232 http://m.ebay.com/itm/SMT-Waveform-Generator-Full-SMD-Multi-Channel-Suite-DIY-Kits-Solder-Test-/391772357333